Social media reacts as Barry Town United qualify for Europe
Social media was plastered with Barry Town United content yesterday as the Dragons beat Bala Town 5-2 to secure a European spot.
It looked like Gavin Chesterfield’s side would have to do it the hard way just before the 60th minute after going two goals down.
However, five goals in 26 minutes, including a brace from hometown hero Kayne McLaggon made for a historic day.
Social media users, including players of the club and the Welsh football community on a whole, took to social media to share their thoughts.
Brilliant result for @BarryTownUnited today. A club rightly back in Europe after being thrown out of league a few years ago. Full credit to @BarryTownSC and @Gavchesterfield. Barry, the Vale & Wales are hugely proud of what has been achieved.
— Alun Cairns (@AlunCairns) April 6, 2019
Unbelievable scenes from today’s game😅. Happy to be involved in this journey as @BarryTownUnited secure qualification to the Europa league🙌🏾. The fans were fantastic as always👏🏾💚 pic.twitter.com/DvFfzuvrfR
— Modou Touray (@modou_tourayy) April 6, 2019
What a journey with this club, achieving European football next year……absolutely buzzing for everyone involved in @BarryTownUnited 🤟🏼 what a feeling this is and what a club I can proudly say I’m part of 💛💙 big thanks to @BarryTownSC for following us everyone all year 👌🏻👍🏻🍾
— Christopher Hugh (@CHugh311) April 6, 2019
An amazing day for a truly unbelievable football club and group of lads. Once again we proved everyone wrong! Hope that we can pack out Jenner park next week! Let the party commence. @BarryTownUnited European tour ? 👀
— luke cooper (@lukecooper10) April 6, 2019
Hands up who knows what ground will be hosting @EuropaLeague football next season?@PrincipalitySta? Nope.@WembleyStadium? Nope@HampdenPark? Nope
— Jenner Park Stadium (@JennerPark3G) April 6, 2019
Only your own, you very own @JennerPark3G!
Congratulations @BarryTownUnited
I don’t think it’s sunk in how much this means yet I’ve probably got 500 photos to work through tonight but I couldn’t care less!!! Thank you to everyone at @BarryTownUnited for letting me capture this incredible journey! 💛💙💛💙 pic.twitter.com/XcshPcE0XH
— Rhys Skinner (@RhysSkinner_PJ) April 6, 2019
What a day for the club @BarryTownUnited. Well done to players, staff and everyone behind the scenes #europaleague ✈️⚽️
— Kayne Mclaggon (@Kaynomc) April 6, 2019
Massive congratulations @BarryTownUnited @Gavchesterfield and the boys. What a journey 🙌🏻
— Christian Doidge (@Chris_Doidge) April 6, 2019
Massive congratulations to everyone involved @BarryTownUnited for sealing the European qualification. Massive achievement ! Enjoy it everyone involved ❤️
— Macauley Southam-Hales (@MacauleySoutham) April 6, 2019
(Featured Image: Rhys Skinner)
